WKU Residency Information

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is responsible for the establishment
of criteria for determining residency in the state of Kentucky for tuition purposes.
All residency decisions are governed by Administrative Regulation 13 KAR 2:045.

At Western Kentucky University, a residency determination is made based on information
supplied by each applicant or admission. In general, in-state residence for tuition
purposes requires domicile and legal residency in Kentucky prior to enrollment. Upon
acceptance to the university, students are informed of the residency decision via
the personalized profile sheet that accompanies each admission letter.

A student’s residency remains unchanged unless a residency change request is initiated
by the student, or an audit reveals an incorrect classification.

New, incoming students who believe their residency has been incorrectly determined
should follow the steps outlined on the profile sheet for correcting any invalid information.

Currently-enrolled students must schedule an interview with the Office of Admissions
to begin the reclassification process. Upon the conclusion of the interview, the residency
reclassification form will be provided.

All residency determinations will be made based on the comparison of the residency
affidavit with 13 KAR 2:045. All residency decisions will be provided in writing to the applicant. Applicants
can petition for reclassification once per semester. Residency reclassifications cannot
be applied retroactively.

For further information, contact the Office of Admissions at 270-745-2551, or visit
the CPE Student Residency site: